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Elix expands styrenic-polymers business in North America

16 Sep '16

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Elix Polymers, one of the world's top suppliers of high-performance acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and polycarbonate/ABS (ABS/PC) polymers used in numerous industries, is expanding its business and physical presence into North America. The company's North American activities will focus on its global portfolio of ABS and ABS/PC products.

Elix's ABS specialties will be available as custom coloured grades, along with its unique technology high heat resistant grades, offering specific customer-oriented solutions. Key markets to benefit from this move include automotive, appliances, healthcare, consumer, toys, electro & electronic, and building, and construction.

Elix Polymers' extended presence in North America will be supported by a local central warehouse located in New Jersey which will facilitate shorter lead times for existing customers and an efficient operation throughout the country. The company's main office is located in Florida, with an expected initial team of four by the end of 2016, to cover both the US and Mexico.

A major difference between Elix grades of ABS and ABS/PC and those of competitors is the use of a unique and proprietary technology, which is responsible for making the materials more sustainable, thereby protecting employees, customers, and the environment. These have higher flow for better and faster processing and improved moulder productivity and profitability, lower density for lighter parts in the same geometry, and higher upper temperature limits, extending the range of applications in which the polymers can be used.

Gerhald Claussen, business manager Americas said, “This is a significant step for both our company – and our customers. Having a local team will facilitate easier communication, faster responses and shorter lead times, as well as local USD pricing, invoicing and payments. Through this new initiative, Elix Polymers is bringing additional benefits in terms of products, service and delivery to existing and new customers in North America. It is a first step towards expanding our global capabilities so that we can better meet our customers' global business needs.” (GK)

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